Rosh Hashanah

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Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown Monday, September 22nd.

Rosh Hashanah pre-order deadline is Tuesday, September 16th at NOON.

Special pick-up locations are available throught the DMV area September 18, 19, 21, and 22.

Only items from this menu are available during this time.

2025 Rosh Hashanah Bakery Menu

NF: Nut-Free GF: Gluten-Free* V: Vegan
*Please note: Sunflower Bakery is not a gluten-free facility.

Round Challah

Traditional Challah $7
Raisin Challah $8
Honey Wheat Challah $8
Almond Challah $9.50
Vegan Challah $7.50

Classic Rosh Hashanah Holiday Desserts

Traditional Apple Cake (NF) 8”serves 12, $16/ea
Moist, apple-filled cake, topped with a mound of caramelized apples

Bubbie’s Apple Bundt (NF) 10″ serves 20, $30/ea
An elevated and larger version of our classic apple cake, baked in a traditional bundt shape

Honey Cake (NF) serves 8, $10/ea
Light, fragrant, and delicious one-pound loaf

Upside-Down Apple Torte (GF, NF) 9” serves 14, $34/ea
Caramelized honey crisp apples baked atop a moist, gluten-free cinnamon cake

Honey Cookies (NF) $12/lb
Chewy center with a crunchy exterior, a traditional holiday treat

RH Rolled Sugar Cookies (NF) 24 cookies, $16/lb
Assorted holiday shapes – shofar, honey pot, apple, Star of David

Pomegranate Pink Fudge Cupcakes (GF, NF) $16/dz
Mini fudge cupcakes with pomegranate pink buttercream

RH Sugar Cookie Favor Bag (NF) $2.50/ea
3 cookies in each: 1 honey pot, 1 apple, 1 Star of David

Shana Tova Logo Cookie (NF, V) $5/ea

Holiday Cakes & Breakfast Pastries

Cranberry Scones (NF) $18/half-dz
Vegan Coffee Cake (NF, V) $18/ea
Chocolate Bundt Cake (NF) $18/ea
Glazed Lemon Poppy Cake (GF, NF) $20/ea

Pies & Tarts

Dutch Apple Pie (NF, V) 10” serves 10, $24/ea
Flaky crust loaded with fresh granny smith apples and brown sugar cinnamon crumb topping

Almond Apple Tart 8” serves 10, $30/ea
Almond cream-filled tart with a spiral of sliced apples & apricot glaze

Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart (GF, NF, V) 8” serves 10, $30/ea
Layers of tender shortbread, gooey caramel and dark chocolate ganache with sea salt flakes

Holiday Signature Cookies & Bars

Chocolate Chip Cookies (NF) $11/lb
Crinkle Cookies (NF) $11/lb
Combo Mandel $15/lb
Chocolate Brownies (NF) $10/dz
Lemon Bars (NF) $9.50/dz
Raspberry Crumb Bars (NF, V) $11/dz

Rosh Hashanah Holiday Platters

Platters are 12 inches in diameter and serve approximately 15 people

RH Tea Bread Platter (NF) $35
Sliced Honey Cake, Apple Cake, and Glazed Lemon Poppy Cake, and Rolled Sugar Cookies

RH Cookie Platter (NF) $35
Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Crinkle, Honey, and Rolled Sugar Cookies

RH Cookie and Bar Platter (NF) $35
Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Crinkle, Honey, Rolled Sugar Cookies, Chocolate Brownies, and Lemon Bars

2025 Rosh Hashanah Culinary Menu

Holiday Meal Packages

Rosh Hashanah Holiday Meal Package, Serves 10, $180
Includes zucchini & leek soup (2 quarts), kale, apple & fennel salad (1.5 lbs), roasted apricot chicken (3.5 lbs, cut into quarters), pomegranate-glazed brisket (2 lbs cooked), traditional tzimmes (2 lbs), and sweet noodle & raisin kugel (half pan, approx. 4 lbs).

Pomegranate-Glazed Brisket Dinner Package, Serves 6, $115
Includes zucchini & leek soup (1 quart), kale, apple & fennel salad (1.5 lbs), pomegranate-glazed brisket (2 lbs), and traditional tzimmes (2 lbs).

Apricot Chicken Dinner Package, Serves 4, $85
Includes zucchini & leek soup (1 quart), kale, apple & fennel salad (1.5 lbs), roasted apricot chicken (3.5 lbs, cut into quarters), and traditional tzimmes (2 lbs).

Peruvian-Style Chicken Dinner, Serves 4, $55
Includes a whole Peruvian-marinated roasted chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and roasted seasonal vegetables.

À La Carte Menu

Many of our dishes are also available à la carte so you can customize your holiday meal or supplement family favorites.

Pomegranate-glazed brisket (2 lbs cooked) – $70
Slow-braised brisket glazed in a rich pomegranate reduction. Juicy, tangy, and deeply satisfying—an elegant centerpiece for any holiday table. (Gluten-free, nut-free)

Apricot chicken (Cut into ¼, 3.5 lbs) – $40
Quartered whole chicken roasted until golden and tender, glazed with a fragrant mix of apricots, oranges, and cranberries. A perfect harmony of sweet and savory. (Gluten-free, nut-free)

Peruvian style chicken (Whole, 3.5 lbs) – $35
Whole chicken marinated in a Peruvian seasoning blend. (Gluten-free, nut-free.)

Sweet noodle & raisin kugel (half pan, approx. 4 lbs) – $24
A creamy pareve noodle kugel baked to golden perfection with just the right touch of sweetness. Lightly topped with cinnamon sugar. Comforting, classic, and crowd-pleasing. (Vegetarian, nut-free; contains wheat and eggs)

Traditional tzimmes (2 lbs) – $18
A gently spiced medley of carrots, sweet potatoes, parsnips, and dried fruit simmered with cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger. Naturally sweet, warmly spiced, and festive. (Vegan, gluten-free, nut-free)

Kale, apple & fennel salad (1.5 lbs) – $18
Tender kale, crisp apples, shaved fennel, radish, grapefruit, and pomegranate seeds, served with a bright honey-apple cider vinaigrette. A refreshing, vibrant balance to the richness of traditional holiday foods. (Vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free; contains honey)

Oven-roasted spiced sweet potatoes (1.5lb) – $15
Oven-roasted spiced sweet potatoes. (Nut-free, gluten-free, and vegan.)

Seasonal vegetables (1.5 lb) – $15
Chef’s choice of seasonal roasted vegetables. (Nut-free, gluten-free, and vegan.)

Zucchini & leek soup (1 quart) – $12
A silky, comforting soup made with sautéed leeks, tender zucchini, and potatoes, blended to a smooth finish and lightly seasoned with herbs. Delicate, nourishing, and perfect for your holiday table. (Vegan, gluten-free, nut-free)

Locations

Thursday, September 18

Agudas Achim, 2908 Valley Dr, Alexandria, VA 22302, 11:30AM – 5:00PM
Beth Sholom Congregation, 11825 Seven Locks Rd, Potomac, MD 20854, 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Congregation Olam Tikvah, 3800 Glenbrook Rd, Fairfax, VA 22031, 1:00PM – 5:00PM * Culinary
Jewish Federation of Howard County, 10630 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Ste #400, Columbia, MD 21044, 9/18 – 2:00PM – 6:00PM, 9/19 – 9:00AM – 1:00PM
Krieger Schechter Day School, 8100 Stevenson Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208, 2:00PM – 5:00PM
Ohr Kodesh Congregation, 8300 Meadowbrook Ln, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, 9/18 – 9:30AM – 3PM, 9/19 – 8AM – 3PM
Shaare Tefila, 16620 Georgia Ave, Olney, MD 20832, 9/18 – 11am – 8pm, 9/19 – 9am – 12pm, 9/22 – 9am – 3pm

Friday, September 19

Bethesda Jewish Congregation, 6601 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817, 1:00PM – 3:00PM
CESJDS – Lower School, 1901 Jefferson St, Rockville, MD 20852, at dismissal
CESJDS – Upper School, 11710 Hunters Ln, Rockville, MD 20852, at dismissal
Congregation Beth El, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda MD 20814, 10:00AM- 2:30PM
Edlavitch DCJCC, 1529 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, 2:30 PM – 8:00 PM * Culinary
Julia Bindeman Suburban Center, 11810 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD 20854, 1:00PM – 6:00PM * Culinary
Milton Gottesman JDS, 6045 16th St NW, Washington DC, 20011, at dismissal
Shepherd Park/Ohev Sholom, 1600 Jonquil St NW, Washington DC, 20012, * Culinary
Temple Beth Ami, 14330 Travilah Rd, Rockville, MD 20850, 9:00AM – 3:00PM
Temple Sinai, 3100 Military Rd NW, Washington, DC 20015, 12:00PM – 4:00PM
WHC Temple, 3935 Macomb St, Washington, DC 20012, 1:00PM – 8:00PM * Culinary

Sunday, September 21

Bender JCC, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD 20852, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Beth Emeth, 12523 Lawyers Rd, Herndon, VA 20171, 9:30AM – 11:00AM
Etz Hayim, 2920 Arlington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22204, 10:30AM – 12:30PM
Friendship Circle of MD, 105000 Burbank Dr, Potomac, MD 20854, 1:00PM – 7:00PM
Temple Rodef Shalom, 2100 Westmoreland St, Falls Church, VA 22043, 10:30AM – 1:30PM * Culinary
Tifereth Israel, 7701 16th St, Washington, DC 20012, 10:30AM – 2:00PM
WSAT (Private Residence), 1439 Crestridge Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 1:00PM – 3:00PM
Young Israel White Oak, 521 Northwest Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20901, 12:00PM – 1:00PM * Culinary

Monday, September 22

Beth El Hebrew, 3830 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304
Congregation Har Shalom, 11510 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD 20854, 9:30AM – 12:00PM
Leisure World Clubhouse, 3300 N Leisure World Blvd, Silver Spring, MD 20906
Tikvat Israel, 2200 Baltimore Rd, Rockville, MD 20851, 9:00AM – 1:00PM